Advocates for the poor said such restrictions are unnecessary. “I’m not going to object to it, but I don’t subscribe to the notion that this is how poor families are spending their money,” said Diane Sullivan, a former welfare recipient who is now the policy director for Homes for Families.

“Do you think poor people are saving a year’s worth of EBT benefits to take a cruise? I don’t think poor people are spending that money at Foxwoods. It’s just not happening.”

Advocates for the poor said such restrictions are unnecessary. “I’m not going to object to it, but I don’t subscribe to the notion that this is how poor families are spending their money,” said Diane Sullivan, a former welfare recipient who is now the policy director for Homes for Families.

“Do you think poor people are saving a year’s worth of EBT benefits to take a cruise? I don’t think poor people are spending that money at Foxwoods. It’s just not happening.”

Was putting in #s down packie a few weeks ago and saw people using these to buy smokes, booze, & lottery. Un-fucking-real. MA doesn't give a fuck because they're probably getting .45 back in every dollar.

Honestly, in this state, you're better off being a layabout.

“You’ve been waiting for it for a long time, but you got it. You wanted it, you got it. We’re bringing it home.’’